It hasn’t even been a full week since Bristol’s newest takeaway opened its doors and it’s already won an award.

Matter Fastfoods, which opened on Fishponds Road on Saturday, is not your average take away. It has become the UK’s first completely vegan fish and chip shop, so naturally, it’s gained quite a lot of attention.

People travelled for hours to sample its tofish and chips on launch night, and they weren’t disappointed.

Matter Fastfood's vegan battered sausage and chips

But Jon Freeman, who is behind Matter Fastfoods, is well versed in providing, healthy, tasty vegan food, already running Matter Wholefoods in Easton.

The successful launch on Saturday has now been made all the sweeter with the take away receiving its first award, just four days after opening to the public.

Matter Fastfoods has been awarded the Proggy Award from PETA, which recognises animal-friendly achievements in commerce and culture.

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"As more and more diners are seeking plant-based meals, Matter Fastfoods' hearty ‘tofish’ and chips has arrived right on time", said PETA Director Elisa Allen. "PETA hopes this vegan chippy will be the first of many across the UK."

Tofish and chips

The menu at Matter Fastfoods features more than just tofish and chips. You’ll also find a selection of Chinese stir-fry vegetables, salads, pea fritters and falafel, and they plan to add more to their menu as the store grows.

Jon told the Bristol Post: “It's about giving people food that is good for them and will nurture their bodies, as well as helping the environment.

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“Matter Fastfoods is a stepping stone for people to take into veganism. Of course people won't want to be eating chips every night, but we have plenty of salads and healthy stir-frys, and we just want to show people that there are options out there if you want to live a healthier lifestyle."